# Hernias due to traumatic incidents at Eulen America, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017076939` · 7/25/2017 · MIAMI, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Hernias due to traumatic incidents
## Cause
- **Event:** Overexertion in lifting-single episode
- **Source:** Suitcases, baggage, luggage
## Employer
- **Name:** Eulen America, Inc.
- **Location:** 2100 NW 42nd Ave., MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33126
- **NAICS:** 488190
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting luggage repeatedly when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen due to a hernia. He was hospitalized and had surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*